PERFORMER ™ TOUCH-N-GO IGNITION ™ Owner’s Manual Serial Number Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory. 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 ® 200 200 200 ® WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.
DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. WARNINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue. Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
WARRANTY Weber Stephen Products Co.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS © 1996 Weber. Weber, , the kettle configuration, One-Touch and Performer are registered U.S. trademarks; Char-Basket, CharBin, Touch-N-Go and Tuck-Away are U.S. trademarks of WeberStephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. The Performer is covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A.: #RE33,091; #D327,390; #4,777,927; #4,941,817; #4,966,125; #5,036,832; #5,076,252; #5,215,075 and other patents pending; Canada: #1,168,124 and #1,283,586.
Contents Operating Instructions Lighting........................................................ 18-19 Cooking ............................................................ 20 Cleaning ........................................................... 21 Storage............................................................. 21 LP Tank Information.................................... 21-23 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting................................................ 24 Maintenance......................
General Instructions Your Weber Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. Operating area WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area. The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools needed Check package contents The following item will be found in the top box. Phillips screwdriver Bottom rack 7/16 inch and 7/8 inch or an adjustable wrench Pliers The following items will be found in the large box (shipper). Hammer CharBin Storage Container Block of wood Supplies needed Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. You will need to fill it (See Step "Fill LP tank"). You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks.
LP tank Tank holder assembly Filler adapter Control panel The following items will be found in the bottom carton.
The following items will be found in the hardware pack. Step 1 Assemble wheels You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Sixteen nylon washers (actual size) Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap. Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1.
Step 2 Step 3 Remove protective packaging Assemble the frame Protective cardboard inserts must be removed from the bowl before assembly. Figure 2. DO NOT FORCEFULLY REMOVE THE INSERTS. You will need: top frame assembly, wheel frame assembly and caster frame assembly. Note - Work on soft surface (grass, or carton inserts) to protect the finish during frame assembly. a) Remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring. Be careful when removing the cardboard not to bend the ash catcher ring.
Step 4 Step 5 Continue frame assembly Complete frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, front panel, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench. You will need: two bottom connectors, tank holder assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench. Place front panel along inside edge of frame assembly with Weber logo on the side closest to the wheel frame and facing out.
Step 6 Step 7 Uncover CharBin lid Install bowl assembly Remove protective plastic covering from CharBin lid. Figure 6. You will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, eight nylon washers, four aluminum washers, four acorn nuts, 7/16 inch open-end or adjustable wrench and pliers. CharBin lid Set bowl assembly in open end of frame with lid holder to the outside, and align mounting brackets over holes in frame. Figure 7.
Step 8 Step 9 Install igniter Fill LP tank Note - The igniter wires have been attached to the igniter for factory testing of the ignition system. There is no need to disconnect for installation. Figure 8 (a). Note - The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call the tank manufacturer's customer service center.
Step 10 The hose and regulator are connected in the following manner: Install and connect filled LP tank Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the tank valve. Figure 10 (a). Push the male fitting of the regulator into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed. Figure 10 (b) shows the quick disconnect engaged. Figure 10 (a) shows various components of the tank and regulator. WARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise.
Step 11 If bubbles occur, or if a bubble enlarges, the connection is leaking. Turn OFF the gas at LP tank. Check for gas leaks If the leak is at connection a) DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact your dealer. DANGER If the leak is at connection b) disconnect and reconnect the quick disconnect fitting. Turn the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks.
Step 12 Note: Before sliding the CharBin into place check that the Cooking grate holder is sitting loosely on the frame brace and is conforming to the frame brace. Figure 14 a. If it is tight or stuck over the edge of the frame brace, Figure 14 b, reposition as in Figure 14 a. Add bowl panel, tool holders and CharBin Storage Container You will need: bowl panel, three tool holders and CharBin Storage Container. Remove protective plastic covering from bowl panel.
Step 13 Step 14 Install ash catcher, control panel & bottom rack Add grates, Char-Basket Fuel Holders and lid You will need: ash catcher, control panel and bottom rack. You will need: charcoal grate, Char-Baskets, hinged cooking grate and lid. Align handle and prongs of ash catcher with their appropriate slots on the ash catcher ring. The handle fits into the larger slot. Figure 15 (a). Place charcoal grate on bottom supports in bowl.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting 4) Position filled Char-Baskets over burner. Figure 3. Char-Basket Fuel Holders DANGER Open lid before lighting. Do not use any flammable liquids such as starting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or any form of self-lighting charcoal at any time, including when manually lighting. Failure to do so will cause serious bodily injury or death. Burner WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts.
Manual Lighting Insect Alert WARNING: Do not attempt to light manually without using the match holder. Your Performer Grill, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and insects. They can nest in the venturi section of the burner tube causing gas to flow back out of the air shutter. Figure 5. This could result in a fire in and around the burner tube under the bowl panel. It can cause serious damage to your barbecue, rendering it unsafe to operate. 1) Open lid.
Cooking Methods Direct Method For foods requiring fewer than 30 minutes of cooking time, cook directly over the coals, absorbing the full heat. 1. Fill each Char-Basket with 25 briquets and place with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. 2. Ignite charcoal (approx. 3-5 minutes), then turn OFF gas supply at the tank. 1. Place filled Char-Baskets with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. 2. Ignite charcoal (approx. 3-5 minutes), then turn OFF gas supply at the tank. 3.
Periodic Cleaning Storage To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod side to side so damper blades sweep ashes through the bowl vents and into the ash catcher. Figure 7. ■ When the Performer Grill is stored indoors, the gas supply MUST BE DISCONNECTED and the LP tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space. ■ LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a wellventilated area out of the reach of children.
Connecting the LP tank Check the following connections, as shown in figure 11: a) Test valve to regulator connection. WARNING: Make sure LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. b) Quick disconnect fitting to LP tank connection. If bubbles occur, or if a bubble enlarges, the connection is leaking, turn OFF the gas at LP tank. You will need: filled LP tank, a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. If the leak is at connection a) DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Safe handling tips for LP Gas ■ ■ Liquid Propane (LP) Tank(s) Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is released the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. ■ LP tank requirements: LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should know this odor. ■ LP gas is heavier than air.
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem Check Cure Burner burns with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect burner for possible obstructions. Clean burner. See Section "Maintenance." Burner does not light, or flame is low. Is flow limiting device activated? (See Section "Lighting Instructions".) Is LP fuel low? Refill LP tank. Is fuel hose bent or kinked? Straighten fuel hose.
Maintenance After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. ■ Orifice clip Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be unserviceable, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement parts. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or an authorized dealer.
PERIODIC QUICK CLEANING BURNER FLAME PATTERN The burner has been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in Figure 17. If the flames do not appear as shown in figure 18, or if “popping” noises occur, follow the burner cleaning procedures. We recommend that you periodically brush the outside of the burner slots with a brass wire brush and clean the burner tube through the air shutter with the tool we have provided.
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Parts List All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified. Contact: Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Products Company by phone or mail. Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co. without first contacting the Customer service Center by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
A FINAL WORD OF THANKS Thank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly. Call our toll free number 1-800-446-1071. For quicker service, please have your owner’s manual available for reference.